DZ Mafia Denies Threatening French Mayor, Arson Attack on Influencer

OCCRPIndependentCenter5 hr. ago

Over a 10-day period, France experienced several criminal incidents linked to the 'DZ Mafia,' a Franco-Algerian organized crime group involved in a deadly drug war in Marseille and surrounding areas. On July 15, Mayor Christophe Rivenq of Alès was evacuated from his home after receiving threats from the group, including a bullet-filled envelope and graffiti. He was placed under police protection. The situation worsened on July 20 when authorities suspected a car bomb outside his residence, leading to another evacuation. France’s Interior Minister described the threats as a plot against an official, and the case was referred to the National Prosecutor's Office for Organized Crime (PNACO). Meanwhile, on July 23-24, an influencer's car was set on fire in Marseille, with a note demanding €600,000 from the 'DZ Mafia.' The Marseille prosecutor’s office launched a separate investigation into the arson. Recently, individuals claiming to represent the DZ Mafia released a video message, though the content was cut off.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the threat posed by the DZ Mafia to political figures and the subsequent legal actions taken by authorities. It reports on both the threats against the mayor and the arson incident involving an influencer, without overtly favoring any particular political立场